December 29, 2005 Welcome to DAWN's The Review, our weekly magazine. This page is updated every Thursday. For current issue Click here The year in retrospect There have been more than 900 aftershocks to Pakistan’s devastating October 8, earthquake which killed more than 80,000 people and left about three million homeless.... Wedding extravaganza This is the wedding season. Jewellers, dress-makers, hairdressers, caterers and everyone else who has something to contribute to a wedding is doing a roaring business.... PROFILE: Humaira Awais Shahid – Braving the odds “You see I was very naive. I went into the assembly carrying an alternate vision of politics. I was talking of abandoning degenerative and regressive attitudes. I was arguing about reform and change. I was looking forward to dialogue.... Learning from ants One evening, while contemplating on the subject of my future article, I was rather amazed to see a cake crumb moving shakily across the floor. As I focused my eyes to get a better look at the object in question,... PHOTO FEATURE: Bridal galore A blend of opulence and tradition, these wedding ensembles created with modern sensibilities can cater to any bride-to-be looking for a trendy touch. Intricate detailing combined with sequins and zari work... Simply charming Most homes give the appearance of being over-crowded showrooms rather than warm abodes that welcome both family and friends. It’s very rare that one finds a tastefully decorated house that is free from clutter.... Stem cells hold great promise Q: Please identify stem cells. I do not understand their pros and cons. Why, in a free country, are stem-cell implants outlawed? A: Stem cells are cells with the potential to develop into one or more of the body’s 220 different cell types — bone, liver, spinal cord, heart muscle and so on.... Beginners’ luck Q: Living in an apartment in Karachi and compelled to eat polluted vegetables I crave to grow fresh herbs and vegetables myself. I have made some attempts. I sprinkled coriander seeds in a small flower pot, then pressed the seeds into the soil.... Eight days a week I watched the first half of Mein, Meri Patni Aur Woh with a permanent smile etched across my face. It’s a throwback to the kind of films made by Basu Chatterjee in the 70s in that it’s about common folk.... Winter delicacies Khoya pack Ingredients 250 gms khoya 250 gms jaggery 250 gms white flour roughly grind...

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